Over-rewarded inequity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio ________ that of the referent.
A)is greater than
B)is less than
C)is equal to
D)is greater than or equal to

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Over-rewarded inequity occurs when one's outcomes-to-input ratio is greater than that of the referent, meaning that the person is receiving more rewards for the same amount of work or input as the referent. This can lead to feelings of guilt or embarrassment, and may lead to efforts to reduce the inequity, such as reducing one's own inputs or increasing the referent's outcomes.

Over-Rewarded Inequity Exists When One's Own Outcomes-To-Input Ratio ________ That